Major US firms agree to US$1.2 billion ‘forever chemicals’ settlement
THREE major chemical manufacturers announced yesterday they will pay nearly US$1.2 (RM5.5) billion to settle claims that they contaminated water sources across the United States with harmful “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. Chemours, DuPont and Corteva said in a joint press release that they had “reached an agreement in principle to resolve all PFAS-related drinking […]
Mayors, council presidents stand chance of studying at top foreign unis for stellar performance
BERUAS: Mayors and local authority presidents who perform extraordinarily will have a chance to continue their education at universities such as Oxford, Stanford or Harvard, says Nga Kor Ming. Read full story
France recognises Malaysia’s sovereignty, says Colonna
KUALA LUMPUR: France recognises the full sovereignty of Malaysia within its internationally-recognised borders. Read full story
Making students clean school toilets should not be viewed negatively, says PM
KUALA LUMPUR: Getting students to take turns to wash their school toilets should not be viewed negatively, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story
Police nab 1,225 for stealing vehicles
BUKIT Aman’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has solved 1,658 vehicle thefts with the arrest of 1,225 individuals through Op Lejang Khas 2023, held from January until April. Bukit Aman CID, in a statement posted on its Facebook page, said it also seized 847 vehicles believed to be stolen, estimated to be worth RM19.8 million, and RM502,865 […]
US says talks with China ‘essential’ to curb potential conflict
DIALOGUE between the United States and China is “essential” and will help avoid miscalculations that could lead to conflict, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said today, after Beijing declined an invitation for a formal meeting between him and his Chinese counterpart. Austin and Li Shangfu shook hands and briefly spoke for the first time at […]
UK set to recognise Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil certification, says DPM
LONDON: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof’s official visit to the United Kingdom (UK) ended on a high note as policymakers here have given their commitment to recognise the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification in the due diligence guidelines for ensuring that commodities entering the country are sustainable. Read full story
Cops: 8.6 tonnes of drugs worth RM229mil taken off the streets
KUALA LUMPUR: Some RM229mil worth of drugs have been seized in various operations nationwide this year. Read full story
Wet markets older than 50 years to be prioritised for upgrading
BERUAS: Wet markets that are older than 50 years will be given priority for upgrading works, says Nga Kor Ming. Read full story
Over 1,200 car thieves nabbed so far this year, say police
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 1,225 people have been detained in connection with vehicle theft syndicates nationwide so far this year. Read full story